tingle

verb

tin·​gle ˈtiŋ-gəl 

tingled; tingling ˈtiŋ-g(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

1

a

: to feel a ringing, stinging, prickling, or thrilling sensation

b

: to cause such a sensation

2

: tinkle sense 1

tinglingly

ˈtiŋ-g(ə-)liŋ-lē 

adverb

tingly

ˈtiŋ-g(ə-)lē 

adjective

Synonyms of tingle

• jingle
• clink
• tinkle
• rattle
• ring

Examples of tingle in a Sentence

My arm was numb and tingling.

awoke to the steady pitter-patter of raindrops tingling on the rooftop

Recent Examples on the Web

The moon’s connection to Mercury sets your spidey-senses tingling. —Usa Today, USA Today, 7 June 2026

Immediate symptoms can include hives, wheezing, itching, or a tingling feeling around the lips or mouth, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, coughing or shortness of breath, and vomiting. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026

The result can be numbness, tingling, burning, or sharp pain which are all signs that the nerve tissue is either trapped in scar tissue or has developed a neuroma, an abnormal healing response at the cut edge of a nerve. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026

Symptoms of an apple allergy often include itching and tingling in the throat and mouth. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of tinklen to tinkle, tingle

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing tingle

• tingle with excitement

Rhymes for tingle

• commingle
• dingle
• ingle
• jingle
• lingle
• mingle
• pringle
• shingle
• single
• swingle
• intermingle

Kids Definition

tingle

verb

tin·​gle ˈtiŋ-gəl 

tingled; tingling ˈtiŋ-g(ə-)liŋ 

: to feel or cause a prickling or thrilling sensation

tingle noun

tingly

-g(ə-)lē 

adjective

Medical Definition

tingle

intransitive verb

tin·​gle ˈtiŋ-gəl 

tingled; tingling -g(ə-)liŋ 

: to feel a stinging or prickling sensation

tingle noun